Maintain batch repeatability the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to maintain batch repeatability on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before

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Draw ratio in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, draw ratio is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains what it

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Scorched sheet surface: Causes and Fixes in Thermoforming – Large Housings

scorched sheet surface is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle or

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How to reduce fixture design Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to reduce fixture design on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling

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Calculate cycle time the Right Way

This guide covers how to calculate cycle time on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling

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How to quote sheet heating Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to quote sheet heating on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling i

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Specify lead time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to specify lead time on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling is

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How to Validate batch repeatability in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to validate batch repeatability on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before

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Reduce corner strength – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to reduce corner strength on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before toolin

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How to Plan tooling cost in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to plan tooling cost on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling is

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How to trim fixture design Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to trim fixture design on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling i

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How to Maintain texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to maintain texture depth on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before toolin

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